Ed Myrick, the director of Effingham County's Emergency
Management Agency, has been monitoring levels in the Ogeechee River for several
days now. The river borders most of the western edge of Effingham County.
Myrick says more than three and a half inches of rain has fallen in the past
few days pushing the river's level to 11.8 feet. While flood stage is
technically at nine feet, Myrick says other than some minor flooding, no
problems have been reported.
He says the river today is a much different site than its
low of two feet a year ago during the drought. Myrick also thinks concerns
about pollution after the big fish kill in May of 2011 may be helped by the
influx of rain. "Hopefully, we will have some kind of flushing
effect," he says.
Myrick says he does expect river levels to rise a bit
more so residents should stay informed.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:30:09 GMT
The Coastal Empire and Lowcountry are no strangers to severe weather. The past couple of decades have seen several damaging tornado systems, including April 9th 1998 when several counties saw damage
The Coastal Empire and Lowcountry are no strangers to severe weather. The past couple of decades have seen several damaging tornado systems, including April 9th 1998 when several counties saw damage...
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:08:59 GMT
By Randy Key, WJBF Web Content Producer - Augusta, GA - On Tuesday, Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a wooded area off of Mickey Court regarding a suspicious situation. Upon arrival,
By Randy Key, WJBF Web Content Producer - Augusta, GA - On Tuesday, Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a wooded area off of Mickey Court regarding a suspicious situation. Upon arrival,
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:29 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:29:12 GMT
A man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation, FBI officials said Wednesday.
A man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation, FBI officials said Wednesday.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:51 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:51:01 GMT
An iconic piece of our nation's history has sailed its way into Savannah. The famous presidential yacht, Honey Fitz, is docked right along River Street. The yacht has had the honor of serving five presidents
An iconic piece of our nation's history has sailed its way into Savannah.
